GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Wood engraving, a type of relief printmaking, uses an end-grain piece of wood, which is more durable and can be carved with precision using engraving tools. In the 19th century, this technique and the wood's strength led to a boom in published illustrations because the designs could withstand mechanical printings presses.
Excerpt from
Emily Schiller, Visions of America exhibition gallery text, 2016.
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General Description
Wood engraving, a type of relief printmaking, uses an end-grain piece of wood, which is more durable and can be carved with precision using engraving tools. In the 19th century, this technique and the wood's strength led to a boom in published illustrations because the designs could withstand mechanical printings presses.
Excerpt from
Emily Schiller, Visions of America exhibition gallery text, 2016.
Fun Facts
Archival Resources
Web Resources
Notes
rules
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Objects
medium
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wood engraving
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